Timesheet Excel Template free & workplace-ready

Yes. Excel is a practical way to record start, end, breaks, and net hours when you keep the file controlled and complete. In the US, employers covered by the FLSA must keep reliable time records for non-exempt workers; in the UK, follow Working Time Regulations expectations on hours and rest. The Ordio template adds columns, formulas, and guidance—it is not a certified time system but works well for small teams. This is orientation, not legal advice.

Use =(end-start)*24-break_minutes/60 when start and end are formatted as time (h:mm) and break is in minutes—the result is net hours in decimal form. The Ordio file is a free Excel timesheet template with formulas already on the Daily log and Overview tabs. For step-by-step employer examples (MOD overnight, weekly totals), see our Excel timesheet formula guide. Verify overtime against FLSA rules in the US and weekly limits under UK Working Time Regulations.

Enter start and end for each day and subtract break minutes, or use the Ordio template so net hours update automatically. Format cells as time (hh:mm) consistently. Reconcile monthly totals with payroll, or spot-check with the time card calculator or timesheet calculator.

Yes. You can download the spreadsheet without a subscription. We may ask for contact details in the form; there are no hidden fees for the file itself. Optional Ordio time tracking is separate—the Excel template remains free on its own.

Choose based on how you pay and invoice. This Ordio file is a monthly timesheet template—one person, one month, daily rows on the Daily log and totals on Overview. Weekly templates suit agencies or contractors who bill by week; you can still export weekly slices from the overview when payroll is biweekly.

Yes. After download, copy the workbook to Google Sheets using the flow on this page. Formulas and the Overview tab work like Excel. Name one editor, use version history, and avoid two people editing the Daily log at once so monthly totals stay reliable.

Keep records long enough to support wages and any dispute or audit. US FLSA recordkeeping commonly spans several years for payroll-related data; UK employers often retain working time records in line with HMRC and tribunal practice. Store monthly exports securely and confirm retention with your payroll provider or adviser.

Microsoft publishes generic timesheet layouts online; break logic and monthly totals vary. The Ordio download is built for workforce hour logging with break handling, overview sums, and US/UK orientation—whether or not you use Microsoft’s defaults.

Excel is better for ongoing capture: formulas, monthly totals, and CSV export for payroll. PDF or paper fit signatures and archives but need manual math. With Ordio you work in Excel or Sheets and can print or save PDF when you need a signed copy.

This file is a classic monthly Excel timesheet layout—daily lines and payroll-oriented totals. The time tracking Excel template supports more variable patterns such as flex time. Both are free to download; pick the one that matches how your team logs hours.

PDF oder Papier eignen sich zum Unterschreiben und Archivieren, erfordern aber manuelles Rechnen. Excel rechnet mit, bietet Übersichten und Export per CSV für die Buchhaltung. Mit der Ordio-Vorlage arbeitest du in Excel oder Sheets und kannst bei Bedarf jederzeit eine PDF-Version erzeugen.

Die Stundenzettel-Vorlage fokussiert den klassischen Monatsnachweis mit Stundenblatt, Summen und Compliance-Tab. Die Arbeitszeiterfassung Excel-Vorlage ist weiter gefasst und eignet sich stärker für variable Modelle wie Gleitzeit. Nutze die eine oder andere je nach Team und Prozess; beide sind kostenlos downloadbar auf ordio.com/vorlagen.